🚚 Big relief is rolling into Gaza! On Wednesday, about 600 aid trucks loaded with food, water, and medical supplies entered through the Rafah crossing after a stand-off over returning hostage bodies paused the fragile ceasefire.
- Why the delay? Israel had threatened to keep Rafah closed, accusing Hamas of slow-walking the return of deceased hostages, risking a ceasefire that paused two years of devastating conflict.
- Supply line unlocked 🎉 Hamas handed over four bodies on Monday and another four on Tuesday (though one was later ruled out), prompting Israel to green-light the aid flow.
- Next steps: Later phases of the truce include disarming militants, shaping Gaza governance, and setting up an international peace force—details still up in the air.
- Missing remains: Some 21 bodies of remaining hostages are still unaccounted for, often buried under rubble. An international team is on the hunt to recover them.
On the flip side, Israel has begun returning 360 bodies of Palestinian fighters, handing over the first 45 this week, per Palestinian health authorities. With so many moving parts—both humanitarian and political—this fragile peace deal is one to watch closely. 🌍✌️
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Aid trucks roll into Gaza as dispute over hostage bodies is paused
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